Haringey in London includes Tottenham, Muswell Hill, and Hornsey. Known for its cultural diversity, historic streets, and parks, about 2.1% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only the outskirts. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and residential conversions.
In the last year Haringey decided 1,464 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Haringey performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.1% of Haringey is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Haringey in London includes Tottenham, Muswell Hill, and Hornsey. Known for its cultural diversity, historic streets, and parks, about 2.1% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only the outskirts. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, extensions, and residential conversions.
In the last year Haringey decided 1,464 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 85% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 59% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Haringey performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.1% of Haringey is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
